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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
29 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
30
Optimistic
29
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,014/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 12.2x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #283 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $441K $441K $416K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.2x 12.2x 11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.1x 6.1x 5.8x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 30 29 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,096
Out-of-state: $71,712 (6.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$70,008
-94% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,588
8.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $33,014/yr, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield land near the $37,172 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 12.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 6%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $22,588 debt-to-$33,014 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #283 out of 424 programs, Missouri State University-Springfield's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Missouri State University-Springfield

With 91% of applicants admitted, Missouri State University-Springfield prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 13,407 in Springfield, MO.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Other Schools

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($103,135) DePaul University ($84,066) Molloy College ($74,868) Bentley University ($72,333) Champlain College ($71,207) Georgetown University ($66,719) Thomas More University ($62,607) Drexel University ($62,470)

Other Majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

Construction Management ($73,731) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($66,183) Computer Science ($64,949) Management Information Systems and Services ($57,284) Insurance ($51,094) Finance and Financial Management Services ($50,486) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($49,746) Accounting and Related Services ($49,634)

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Missouri State University-Springfield's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
This program scores 29/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →